Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will take cognisance of the adverse effect of the poor summer weather on the cider production industry when considering an increase in excise duty on alcohol; his views on existing and potential employment and the importance of apple growing as a farm enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29020/07]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I have noted the issues raised by the Deputy. It is a long-standing practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment in advance of the Budget on any tax or expenditure matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.